Every time we visit New Orleans I have to buy at least a couple of books at my favorite book store – Faulkner House Books. This month’s LWD Book Club selection, Our Country Friends, was one of my purchases on our most recent trip. The story of a group of friends gathering together to wait…

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I don’t read a lot of romance books but I make an exception for historical romance set in my favorite city, New Orleans. It’s been ages since I’ve indulged in this (not-so) guilty pleasure. Since we’ve just had a vacation there if feels like the perfect time for The Willing Widow, the first in a…

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For our LWD April Book Club selection I thought we’d change things up a bit. How about a non-fiction book this time around? I’m feeling the need to shake things up in my own life and maybe you’re experiencing the same urge. Let’s see what we can learn from The Art of Non-Conformity: Set Your…

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We are living in such “interesting” times. As if a pandemic weren’t enough, now Russia has gone to war against Ukraine. I grew up in the Cold War/USSR era. David and I keep saying we need to brush up on our geography because things have changed a lot since we were studying maps in 3rd…

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I’m excited about our LWD Book Club selection for February. I’ve heard this one recommended several times recently and have already started reading it. What Falls From the Sky is the story of a woman who takes an entire year off from the Internet. Intrigued? So am I! This post may contain affiliate links and…

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I’m pretty excited to begin 2022 and a new year of the LWD Book Club. I want to start things off with something happy. Joyful: The Surprising Power of Ordinary Things to Create Extraordinary Happiness is a great choice at a time when we can all use a lift in our daily lives.  This post…

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It’s December and I think that calls for a book with a Christmas theme. Moonlight on the Thames is a book I’ve had in my Kindle library quite awhile and it sounds like a great choice for the December LWD Book Club selection.  This post may contain affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate I…

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There is something about cooler weather that makes me want to curl up with a cozy book. Rosamunde Pilcher books are absolutely perfect for a rainy fall day. Pour yourself a cup of tea and join me as we read The End of Summer as our November LWD Book Club selection.  This post may contain…

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Our October LWD Book Club selection was recommended by a friend. The Midnight Library: A Novel sounded so very intriguing that I just knew it needed to be our choice this month.  This post may contain affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Read more here. The Midnight Library: A Novel…

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